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susceptibility to noise-induced hearing
loss and potential hearing problem
varies. Additionally, the amount of sound
produced by a portable audio device varies
depending on the nature of the sound,
the device settings, and the headphones
that are used. As a result, there is no single
volume setting that is appropriate for
everyone or for every combination of
sound, settings, and equipment.
You should follow some common sense
recommendations when using any
portable audio device:
• Always turn the volume down before
plugging the earphones into an audio
source.
• Set the volume in a quiet environment
and select the lowest volume at which
you can hear adequately.
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• Be aware that you can adapt to higher
volume settings over time, not realizing
that the higher volume may be harmful to
your hearing.
• When using headphones, turn the
volume down if you cannot hear the
people speaking near you or if the person
sitting next to you can hear what you are
listening to.
• Do not turn the volume up to block out
noisy surroundings. If you choose to
listen to your portable device in a noisy
environment, use noise-cancelling
headphones to block out background
environmental noise. By blocking
background environment noise, noise
cancelling headphones should allow you
to hear the music at lower volumes than
when using earbuds.
• Limit the amount of time you listen. As the
volume increases, less time is required
before you hearing could be affected.
• Avoid using headphones after exposure
to extremely loud noises, such as rock
concerts, that might cause temporary
hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss
might cause unsafe volumes to sound
normal.
• Do not listen at any volume that causes
you discomfort. If you experience ringing
in your ears, hear muffled speech, or
experience any temporary hearing
difficulty after listening to your portable
audio device, discontinue use and
consult your doctor.
Important Health and Safety Information
You can obtain additional information on
this subject from the following sources:
American Academy of Audiology
11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300
Reston, VA 20190
Voice: (800) 222-2336
Email: info@audiology.org
Internet:
www.audiology.org/Pages/default.aspx
National Institute on Deafness and Other
Communication Disorders
National Institutes of Health
31 Center Drive, MSC 2320
Bethesda, MD 20892-2320
Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov
Internet:
www.nidcd.nih.gov/
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